Shift position indicator plate
#16
Backlighting shift position indicator plate
Installed the new shift position indicator plate and light bulb with color filter...
Much improved appearance and backlight illumination at night....however the backlighting is not optimal...the guide position indicator light pipe beneath the shifter plate is bleeding light.
With the console and wood trim plate removed , green light is pouring out underneath the shifter.
Toyota did not employ reflective material, so will determine if reflective foil with self adhesive to improve brightness.
# 35953 appears to be clear acrylic type material used as light pipe, but without reflective surface underneath
Shifter plate and ligjt bleed underneath.
Much improved appearance and backlight illumination at night....however the backlighting is not optimal...the guide position indicator light pipe beneath the shifter plate is bleeding light.
With the console and wood trim plate removed , green light is pouring out underneath the shifter.
Toyota did not employ reflective material, so will determine if reflective foil with self adhesive to improve brightness.
# 35953 appears to be clear acrylic type material used as light pipe, but without reflective surface underneath
Shifter plate and ligjt bleed underneath.
Last edited by YODAONE; 05-21-18 at 09:38 PM.
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What do you guys think?
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Installed the new shift position indicator plate and light bulb with color filter...
Much improved appearance and backlight illumination at night....however the backlighting is not optimal...the guide position indicator light pipe beneath the shifter plate is bleeding light.
With the console and wood trim plate removed , green light is pouring out underneath the shifter.
Toyota did not employ reflective material, so will determine if reflective foil with self adhesive to improve brightness.
# 35953 appears to be clear acrylic type material used as light pipe, but without reflective surface underneath
Shifter plate and light bleed underneath.
Backside of shifter selector plate with clear light pipe installed.... Notice bottom side of selector plate atop light pipe (here below it) is black. = poor reflectivity.
A close up of the bulb pocket area described...
Much improved appearance and backlight illumination at night....however the backlighting is not optimal...the guide position indicator light pipe beneath the shifter plate is bleeding light.
With the console and wood trim plate removed , green light is pouring out underneath the shifter.
Toyota did not employ reflective material, so will determine if reflective foil with self adhesive to improve brightness.
# 35953 appears to be clear acrylic type material used as light pipe, but without reflective surface underneath
Shifter plate and light bleed underneath.
Backside of shifter selector plate with clear light pipe installed.... Notice bottom side of selector plate atop light pipe (here below it) is black. = poor reflectivity.
A close up of the bulb pocket area described...
The bulb socket plug-in area recess is black...this is a poor reflecting surface so a small amount of outdoor rated foil with presssure sensitive adhesive will improve surface reflectivity from 10% to 75%..
Last edited by YODAONE; 05-23-18 at 07:33 PM.
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Base U.S. versions employ an unlabeled access plug with a thin slot in the middle...
Another member's original.shift plate depicting shift lock plug upper left hand corner...
Right hand drive?
What is destination Country?
As an aside, your shifter plate is in much better condition than many I have seen.
You may require a VIN # to determine P.N.
P.M. me if you wish addition research.
Last edited by YODAONE; 03-29-21 at 06:34 PM.
#25
Thank you for your input YODAONE. I think you're right about the "shift lock override" button being different also. my lexus is 1998 LEXUS LS400 (UCF20L-AEAGKV) left hand drive, and I'm from Kuwait.
I believe that part number 35970-50100 W(AIR SUSPENSION) is more suited for my LS since it should have double openings which I can use for my curtain control. but still the shift lock override needs a solution.
LS400 interior parts are becoming very hard to come by, many are discontinued now.
I believe that part number 35970-50100 W(AIR SUSPENSION) is more suited for my LS since it should have double openings which I can use for my curtain control. but still the shift lock override needs a solution.
LS400 interior parts are becoming very hard to come by, many are discontinued now.
#26
Looking for indicator plate
If anyone is sitting on a new unused indicator shift plate they are willing to part with I would pay handsomely for it. My LS is a 98 with air suspension option. I’ve searched high and low with no luck to date!
#27
plate P.N. is 35970-50130
Several hits on google
#28
Restoring Plaatic Shift Plate
Thank you for your input YODAONE. I think you're right about the "shift lock override" button being different also. my lexus is 1998 LEXUS LS400 (UCF20L-AEAGKV) left hand drive, and I'm from Kuwait.
I believe that part number 35970-50100 W(AIR SUSPENSION) is more suited for my LS since it should have double openings which I can use for my curtain control. but still the shift lock override needs a solution.
LS400 interior parts are becoming very hard to come by, many are discontinued now.
I believe that part number 35970-50100 W(AIR SUSPENSION) is more suited for my LS since it should have double openings which I can use for my curtain control. but still the shift lock override needs a solution.
LS400 interior parts are becoming very hard to come by, many are discontinued now.
Located this article:
https://minkara.carview.co.jp/smart/...5153/note.aspx
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